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The book is a thorough analysis of the architectonic and urban development of the city of Oaxaca from the last decades of the colonial period to the early 20th century. The author presents a novel revision of the city during the Porfirio Diaz regime, concluding that Oaxaca was the natural historic consequence of previous periods. Enclosed booklet is a graphic appendix.

Written by three architectural journalists, this book offers an a-to-z look at 100 of the world’s best architects, from the Madrid-based team Abalos & Herreros to Peter Zumthor, one of the most important figures on the Swiss architectural scene. The two-page spreads combine analytical text with a selection of stunning photos showing the architects’ most famous works, while providing an overview of the varied nature of architecture today. Such luminaries as Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Maya Lin, and Richard Meier, are discusssed along with the accomplishments of Japanese architects Kenzo...

In diesem Klassiker prC$sentiert Willy Boesiger die wichtigsten Bauten, Projekte und stadtplanerischen Entwurfe Le Corbusiers. Das Spektrum reicht von den fruhen HC$userstudien und -bauten, wie z.B. den "Citrohan"-HC$usern, den Weissenhof-HC$usern, der Wohnsiedlung in Pessac bis hin zu groCen Wohn- und GeschC$ftsbauten wie den diversen Unites d'Habitation und dem Haus des Centrosoyus in Moskau u.v.m., von theoretischen Arbeiten wie der Entwicklung des "Modulor," bis hin zu den ausfuhrlich dargestellten Stadtplanungen z.B. fur Algier, Rio de Janiero, Berlin oder Chandigarh. Jedes Projekt wird...

Tipologia. Apuntes Para Una Investigacion La arquitectura considerada como instrumento biológico. Este libro contiene algunos textos y gráficos derivados de una investigación aplicada sobre proyectos y obras de diversos tipos de viviendas, guiada por la consideración de la arquitectura como instrumento biológico